Five key areas in N Zealand v S Africa World Cup final
PARIS : The outcome the Rugby World Cup final could come down to five key aspects of the game when New Zealand take on South Africa at the Stade de France on Saturday.
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Disappointing defeats fuelled All Blacks' revival
PARIS : New Zealand are reaping the rewards of a major drive to turn around a series of disappointing results and can complete the task if they win the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, two of their key players said on Friday.
England's Youngs bows out content and proud after 127 caps
PARIS: Scrumhalf Ben Youngs will make his 127th and last appearance for England on Friday having decided to retire from international rugby after a remarkable career that has seen him perform under four coaches and appear in four World Cups over 13 years.
Iconic All Blacks prepare to exit stage left but no time for sentiment
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France : New Zealand will have several star performers running out for the last time when they compete in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final but it is not the time to get dewy-eyed and sentimental, insists coach Ian Foster.
World Cup braced for second superpower showdown
PARIS : It seems remarkable that the two nations whose very identity is defined by rugby are meeting in a World Cup final for only the second time on Saturday but one of New Zealand and South Africa will emerge as historical top dog with a record fourth triumph.
Second Rugby World Cup final on the trot as Ramaphosa heads for Paris to support Springboks
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fly to Paris before Saturday's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup final between the game's greatest rivals, South Africa and New Zealand, at the Stade de France in Paris.
Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux insisted that South Africa would not underestimate the All Blacks when the two teams meet in what promises to be a titanic encounter in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
Retallick to start for New Zealand in World Cup final against Springboks
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made one change to his starting XV to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock in the second row.